ADU rules for Fargo
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Fargo, ND
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# of Properties
29,348
Owner-occupied
85%
Zoning districts
21
Avg Home Value
$323,731
Median Lot Size
0.20 acres
Avg Income
$96,707
Residential Types:
29,348 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
39,725 parcels · 21 districts
SR-2
28%(11,265)
SR-3
17%(6,707)
NZ
14%(5,543)
MR-3
10%(4,146)
Other
30%(12,064)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Fargo, ND?
Fargo, ND follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Rental Restrictions
- –Minimum rental term: month-to-month or longer; rentals under 30 days are transient lodging (hotel/motel) and not Household Living.
What's allowed on your lot?
These are the municipality-wide rules. What's allowed on a specific property also depends on state laws, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, environmental constraints, topography, and other property-specific factors. Search your address on FutureLot to see what's allowed on your property.
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ADU rules in other North Dakota municipalities
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